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OSHA has announced that QPS Evaluation Services, Inc. will expand its role as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). This expansion includes adding five new test standards to what QPS is authorized to handle. OSHA's decision was based on a thorough review of QPS's application and capabilities, with no public comments opposing the expansion. The expansion is effective as of December 30, 2024, and QPS must follow specific conditions and report any changes in its operations.

OSHA announced UL LLC's application for expanding its recognition as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). UL requested to add 14 test standards to its scope, for which OSHA has made a preliminary decision to grant the expansion. In addition, OSHA proposed adding eight new test standards to its program's list and is seeking public comments on these matters until March 10, 2021. Comments and requests can be submitted via the Federal eRulemaking Portal, with more information available on the OSHA website.

OSHA has expanded the recognition scope of DEKRA Certification Inc. as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL), effective January 23, 2025. This expansion includes six additional test standards that DEKRA is now authorized to use for testing and certifying products to meet OSHA safety standards. As part of the recognition, DEKRA must comply with specific conditions, including notifying OSHA of any major changes in its operations. The decision was made after DEKRA's application was thoroughly reviewed, and no public comments were received on the proposal.

OSHA has announced that CSA Group Testing & Certification Inc. has requested to expand its recognition as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). This expansion would allow CSA to include four additional testing standards within its scope. OSHA has made a preliminary finding that CSA meets the requirements for this expansion and invites the public to comment by March 10, 2021. The final decision will be made by the Assistant Secretary for Occupational Safety and Health after considering the public comments.

OSHA has expanded its recognition of UL LLC, allowing UL to include an additional test site in Uiwang, South Korea, as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). This decision follows an application from UL and an on-site review conducted by OSHA that addressed any nonconformances. The expansion means UL can now perform product testing and certification at the new site, with conditions that require UL to notify OSHA of any significant changes to its operations. This expansion is effective from December 27, 2024.

OSHA has announced its final decision to expand the scope of recognition for QAI Laboratories, Ltd. as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). This decision allows QAI to include twenty-one additional test standards in its scope. OSHA concluded that QAI meets the necessary requirements after examining their applications and capability. This recognition enables QAI to continue testing and certifying specific products, ensuring they meet safety standards.

OSHA has announced that Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services, Inc. is applying to expand its recognition as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). This expansion would allow Bureau Veritas to add two new testing sites in Taiwan and China, as well as twenty-one additional test standards to their scope of recognition. The application has been reviewed and OSHA has made a preliminary finding supporting the expansion. The public is invited to comment on whether Bureau Veritas meets the necessary requirements before a final decision is made.

OSHA has expanded the recognition of Intertek Testing Services NA, Inc. as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). This expansion includes adding two new test standards to Intertek's existing scope. Recognition means that OSHA acknowledges Intertek's ability to independently test and certify specific products for safety. The expanded recognition is effective from December 30, 2024, and Intertek must continue to comply with all relevant OSHA requirements.

OSHA has officially decided to expand the recognition of SGS North America, Inc., allowing it to operate as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) at six new testing sites. These sites are located in Belgium, Japan, Germany, Taiwan, and Korea, with one new testing standard also included in the expansion. The decision follows thorough reviews and applications by SGS, with conditions requiring SGS to notify OSHA about any major changes in its operations. The recognition ensures that SGS can perform testing and certification of products to meet OSHA standards.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has announced that DEKRA Certification Inc. is seeking to expand its recognition as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). This expansion would allow DEKRA to test and certify products under six additional test standards. OSHA is inviting public comments on whether DEKRA meets the necessary requirements for this expanded recognition, with a deadline for submissions set for January 14, 2025. The final decision will be made by the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health and published in the Federal Register.